Description
These Homemade Energy Bars are packed with strength and energy, making them the perfect snack for a burst of nutrition and flavor. With a blend of oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit, these bars are easy to make and a great option for a quick and healthy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds or walnuts
- 1/3 cup chopped dried dates or figs
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper. In a large bowl, mix together the oats, chopped nuts, dried fruit, flaxseed, chia seeds, cinnamon, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a small saucepan, heat almond butter and honey until smooth. Remove from heat, add vanilla extract, and pour over dry ingredients. Mix well.
- Add Final Touches: Fold in chocolate chips if desired. Press mixture into the pan firmly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Cut and Store: Once set, cut into bars or squares. Store in the refrigerator or freezer.
Notes
- These bars are ideal for pre- or post-workout snacks, travel, or lunchboxes.
- Customize with coconut flakes, sunflower seeds, or protein powder for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
